Michael Dean Patterson passed away from this life peacefully on June 3, 2017 in Omaha, NE. Michael was born June 28, 1946 to James Edward and Beverly R. Patterson. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Pamela Gale, and his son Michael Dean Patterson Jr.
Michael attended school in Omaha, Nebraska where he graduated from North High School. He went on to attend the University of Omaha where he graduated with a double major in Business Administration and Banking and Finance. He worked for the USDA Forester Service in Portland Oregon as a Contract Specialist for over 20 years.
Michael was married to the lovely Beverly A. Jones on May 14, 1978; this union brought together a loving family of 4 boys and 3 girls.
Michael was also an accomplished musician for the majority of his life, beginning in his teen years. His instrument of choice was the alto saxophone. Through his musical career he played with many musicians throughout the Omaha area, and produced many original musical scores. He went on to play with the L.A. Carnival Band. In 2007 he was honored by being inducted into the Omaha Black Music Hall of Fame. At one point in his career he played on and original score written by Lester Abrams which Janet Jackson used in one of her hits songs. The band was paid for the use of their music. Michael putdown his horn after many years to raise his family, but he never lost his love for music.
Michael was an avid reader, especially anything that had to do with education, because of that he always encouraged others, that there was nothing they couldn’t do. Along with reading and music he loved fishing, running, boxing, field sports and cowboy movies. But above all he had a love for God and his family.
Michael leaves a legacy and cherished memories for his family. Wife, Beverly , 3 sons John Patterson and David Patterson of Atlanta Georgia, Edgar Baker of Portland Oregon, 3 daughters Tasha Allen of Vancouver, Washington, Angela Allen and Nancy Scott of Portland Oregon. Brother, James Edward Patterson (Patricia) of Lancaster California, sisters Ella (Patsy) Tisdel and Rita Dantzler (Edward) of Omaha Nebraska, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and close friends.
Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Friday (6/9/17) 11:00 AM Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha, NE.
